59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Paving Contractors in Raleigh, NC (2026)
81 paving contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Raleigh: EM Landscaping Service, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Turner Asphalt & Sealcoating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 81.
- 29
Most-reviewed: Fred Smith Company., 170 Google reviews at 2.8★, the most of 81 ranked; ranked #29.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
81 Raleigh paving contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 81 rated businesses.
Top 10 paving contractors in Raleigh at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EM Landscaping Service | 59 | 4.9★ (42) | Cary, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Paved Assets | 59 | 4.9★ (55) | Raleigh | — | — |
| 3 | Driveway Services | 59 | 4.9★ (114) | Clayton, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Tier One Asphalt & Sealcoating | 58 | 5.0★ (19) | Rolesville, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Ramirez general landscaping | 57 | 4.8★ (112) | Raleigh | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Turner Asphalt & Sealcoating | 56 | 3.8★ (24) | Raleigh | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Unlimited Paving | 56 | 3.4★ (11) | Raleigh | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Raleigh Concrete Group | 56 | 5.0★ (46) | Raleigh | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Paving Professionals | 56 | 5.0★ (62) | Raleigh | — | — |
| 10 | Sunrise Paving & Contracting LLC | 56 | 4.2★ (6) | Raleigh | Sat · Sun | — |
The 81 best paving contractors in Raleigh, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Paved Assets
Based in Raleigh
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolesville, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt mixing plant”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt mixing plant”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Graham, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Raleigh Paving
Based in Apex, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#24 Pavement Sealers
Based in Cary, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Paving contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 81 ranked paving contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Raleigh
20 more paving contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arborcrest Design-Build | In Raleigh | |
| ASPHALT PATCHING | In Raleigh | |
| Bartholomew Paving Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Raleigh |
| Bartholomew Paving Inc | In Raleigh | |
| CADET Construction Company | 1.0★ (5) | In Raleigh |
| Construction Hero | 3.0★ (2) | In Raleigh |
| Construction Partners Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Raleigh |
| Durham City Public Works | 1.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| EverLine Coatings and Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Fred Smith Company - Corporate Center | 1.0★ (1) | In Raleigh |
| J P Edwards Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| JENNS Hardscape Construction - Raleigh Area | In Raleigh | |
| Kenneth West Inc | 4.8★ (5) | In Raleigh |
| Local Concrete Co | In Raleigh | |
| Patch Pros, LLC | In Raleigh | |
| Premier Concrete Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | In Raleigh |
| Raleigh Driveway Pros | 5.0★ (7) | In Raleigh |
| RDU Paving Inc | In Raleigh | |
| TerraScapes, LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Raleigh |
| Triangle Crushing | 2.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Raleigh paving contractors
We scored 81 Raleigh paving contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Raleigh data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Paving contractors in Raleigh: frequently asked questions
Who is the best paving contractor in Raleigh?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked paving contractor in Raleigh, NC is EM Landscaping Service with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 8 PM. Paved Assets (#2) and Driveway Services (#3) follow. We ranked 81 paving contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many paving contractors are there in Raleigh?
ContractorsRanked ranks 81 paving contractors serving Raleigh, NC. 21 of them are based in Raleigh; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which paving contractors in Raleigh are open 24/7?
4 ranked paving contractors in Raleigh post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Turner Asphalt & Sealcoating (#6), JF Asphalt Services LLC (#19) and Top Tier Pressure Washing & Landscaping (#21). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which paving contractors in Raleigh work on weekends?
33 of 81 ranked paving contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are EM Landscaping Service (#1), Driveway Services (#3) and Tier One Asphalt & Sealcoating (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Raleigh paving contractors have?
The median Google rating among 81 rated paving contractors in Raleigh is 4.7★, with a median of 16 reviews. Fred Smith Company. has the most, 170 reviews, and ranks #29. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank paving contractors?
Each paving contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do paving contractors outside Raleigh count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Raleigh city center, our service radius for paving contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can paving contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Raleigh
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 81 paving contractors serving Raleigh.
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